Moving to Canada

Moving to Canada starts with an application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), whether through permanent residence, a work permit or a study permit. The sequence below follows the official steps, and each stage links to its official page.

The official sequence

• Identify the programme that matches your situation: economic, family, study, work or protection.
• Prepare and submit the application with the official forms and the required identity, health and police documents.
• Complete biometrics, medical exams and interviews when IRCC requests them.
• Arrive with the right documents, then apply for a Social Insurance Number and provincial health coverage.
• Use the official settlement services for housing, language training and job search.

Official sources

• IRCC — Immigrate to Canada
• IRCC — New immigrants: get ready to settle in Canada
• IRCC — Express Entry
• IRCC — Provincial nominee programmes

Rules, fees and processing times change without notice. Always confirm the current requirements on the official page before acting; nothing on this site is legal advice.

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